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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,136.61 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,136.61 and 347.09 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,136.61 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,136.61 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,136.61 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 394,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,500.28/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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